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Director (Advancement)

APPLICATIONS CLOSING Wednesday 12 February 2025
Ongoing, full-time

As the Director: Advancement your strategic leadership oversees the implementation and operationalisation of the CGGS philanthropy strategy.

Applications for this position close: 9.00am Wednesday 12 February 2025. 

  • Ongoing, full-time position
  • Professional and values-driven culture
  • Commitment to professional learning

Who we are
Discover a 100-year legacy of educational excellence, connection and opportunity at Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS). CGGS is an independent, non-selective Anglican school. For close to a century, it has provided students from across the world with a comprehensive and well-rounded education. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, and now spanning three campuses, CGGS provides a world-class educational and co-curricular offering. Perfectly positioned at mid-sized with just over 1300 students, the School is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 3, then female-focused through to Year 12.

In working at CGGS, you will be inspired by the founders of Canberra’s first independent school to contribute and leave your mark on generations to come. You will work alongside a dedicated team and will feel genuinely supported by a values-driven workplace committed to educational excellence. We are steadfast in our belief that diversity is a strength, fostering an inclusive and equitable community where all voices are heard and valued.

CGGS is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents can be downloaded from the CGGS website or are available from the School.

All staff must:

  • Always demonstrate and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct and complete regular training in Child Protection standards.
  • Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services.
  • Ensure that their interactions with children and young people are positive and safe.
  • Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in their charge.
  • Act as a positive role model for children and young people.
  • Must provide a current Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) prior to commencement.
  • Must provide an Australian Police Check prior to commencement.

The position
As the Director: Advancement your strategic leadership oversees the implementation and operationalisation of the CGGS philanthropy strategy. You will design, develop and implement high impact fundraising activities to engage and inspire a wide range of community stakeholders, including current donors, prospective donors, past donors, volunteers and other supporters of the School.

This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of fundraising activities that support the Gabriel Foundation, the heart of the School community’s philanthropic endeavours. Guided by a renewed Advancement Strategy, you will deliver a framework of consistent, high-quality activities that motivate donors to give to the Gabriel Foundation to ensure CGGS remains a leader in the delivery of an excellent holistic education for the broader community.

An important part of this role is oversight of the Alumni program of engagement activities to ensure past students, families and staff remain connected to the School. You will manage an Officer: Alumni and Community Engagement to deliver various communication and event initiatives, targeting Alumni segments to ensure enduring relationships, to advance our network and showcase our century-old heritage.

What we need:

  • You will come from a diverse and versatile philanthropic and fundraising background, preferably in the education sector.
  • You recognise and respect the importance of genuine relationships and know how to cultivate meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial.
  • You understand the complexities and nuances of fundraising in the context of a Foundation.
  • You have a proven passion for collaboration across the Boards, Executive Teams, Committees and Associations within a School’s ecosystem.
  • You have strong project management skills that will enable you to effectively manage and measure concurrent philanthropy campaigns across various pillars, from major gifts to a donor’s time and expertise.
  • You are confident and committed to representing the School and the Gabriel Foundation at events and engagement opportunities to promote its educational pursuits as worthy of support.
  • You have an appreciation of, and enthusiasm for, the impact of innovative, distinctive communications and engagement content.

This is a full-time, ongoing position.  A full position description can be found on the Employment page of our website: https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers

Working at CGGS: The details
Your place. Your purpose. Your possible. Read the Careers booklet here.

 Your key benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration packages (above award salary + super).
  • Discounted school fees
  • Free onsite gym and heated pool.
  • Free morning tea twice a week.
  • Christmas shutdown period
  • Flexible working options for some positions.
  • Salary sacrifice options.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flu vaccinations.

 Your professional advancement:

  • Authentic and practical leadership development opportunities.
  • Significant time allowances for leadership positions.
  • A generous professional learning budget.
  • Opportunities to be part of committees to learn and grow.
  • Active research and conference presentation opportunities.
  • Formal appraisal process for professional development and career advancement.
  • First Aid training.

How to apply
Your application package should include the following information.

1: Cover letter
Please provide a brief statement (one page) outlining what you would bring to this position, what you would expect to achieve in the role and reflect on your experience in relation to the role responsibilities.

2: Curriculum Vitae

  • Contact information
  • Employment history
  • Education and qualifications
  • Other skills and achievements
  • Citizenship or confirmation of right to work in Australia

3: Referee details
Please include the contact information of three referees, including your current line manager.  Referees will be contacted after interviews have taken place and only after prior consultation with you.

4: Submit your application
Submit your application via the online application form on the Employment page of our website https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers   Queries regarding this position should be directed via email to [email protected]

Canberra Girls Grammar School

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https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/
+61 2 6202 6400
Melbourne Avenue, Deakin, ACT-2600 AU